Answer :
Answer : Thermal energy depends on the mass, the phase and the temperature of the object.
Explanation :
Thermal energy is defined as the energy that is produced due to heat flow.
Mathematically, it can be written as :
[tex]Q=mc\Delta T[/tex]
Where
Q is the thermal energy or the heat absorbed/released
c is the specific heat capacity. It varies for solid, liquid and gases.
[tex]\Delta T[/tex] is the change in temperature
It is clear that the thermal energy depends on the object's mass, temperature and also on the phase.
Hence, the correct option is (d).